Chapter 758, Thoughts on the Eastern Universe
Of course, Gu Hang had thoughts about the Eastern Universe.
The Eastern Universe is not big, at least not as big as the 12 star regions in the Spider Web Universe.
It only has 9 star fields.
Moreover, these star fields themselves are not particularly large.
Overall, the Eastern Universe can be considered a medium-sized or even lower-medium-sized universe.
Secondly, Eastern Universe is not that rich.
The population is not large, and just like the territory, it can only be considered below average.
As long as the population does not increase, production capacity will generally not increase.
There are exceptions, but not many.
But no matter what, this is an entire universe, with a population of more than five trillion, and a total of more than 3,500 worlds.
Although two of the star regions are already in Gu Hang's hands, if the remaining seven can be obtained and the Eastern Universe and the Spider Web Universe can be connected, then the alliance's sphere of influence will be in the entire Eastern Universe. The territory will be more stable.
Moreover, the alliance has a natural advantage in seeking the Eastern Space Territory.
The core territory of the alliance is in the Eastern Space Territory.
Of course, the pursuit of the Eastern Space Territory must not be accomplished in the form of war.
With the current political ecology of the Alliance in the entire empire, expansion by force is almost impossible.
However, besides military expansion, there are naturally other ways.
Politics, economy, culture, all paths can be taken.
This is the reason why Gu Hang did not take the alliance central government away from the Dragon Eagle Star Region and move north.
When the economic conditions of the Dragon Eagle Star Region become more and more developed, and when they go south to conduct ocean-going trade with many other star regions in the Eastern Universe, and even with the Promise Star in the center of the Universe, the economic conditions of both parties will be tied up. Together.
This is not something that can be accomplished overnight. But fortunately, the alliance has been advancing this work for many years.
From the south of the Spider Web Universe, you can go to the Craftsman Star Region from the Ancient Totem Star Region on the west side; from the Black Bone Ridge, you can go to the Silk Carving Star Region; from the Bianma Star Region, you can enter the East Star Region...from Dragon Eagle The south can be fully connected to the hinterland of the Eastern Universe.
The Alliance also has a large number of waterway construction in these three star regions. As the productivity of the Dragon Eagle Star Territory becomes more and more developed, the scale of trade with the hinterland of the Eastern Space Territory in the south is also becoming larger and larger.
This has nourished a large number of interest groups that make a living from this.
The alliance's business with the Eastern Universe in the south is relatively fair. As long as it is not the kind of predatory economic colonial trade, normal trade will generally be beneficial to both parties.
These groups, which have made a lot of profits through economic and trade with the alliance, have emerged in their respective regimes, or they are simply the largest faction in the regime doing business in this area.
Their relationship with the alliance is naturally not bad. In addition, the political environment in the Eastern Space Territory is also very friendly to the alliance. The chairman of Dongfang Zhouyu, Mr. Zuo Zhaofeng, is not a prince who pays special attention to the situation of local territories, but more like a politician obsessed with power. For him, becoming the chairman of Zhouyu is also a step forward in his political career. He has never regarded the territory of Zhouyu as his own. The development of Zhouyu is a 'political achievement' for him. , is a tool used to get promoted and make a fortune, not something that belongs to oneself.
The difference between these two mentality will inevitably make a big difference when deciding strategies.
Moreover, although Zuo Zhaofeng and Gu Hang had never met in person, their relationship was not bad and they could even be considered political allies. His status as Chairman of the Eastern Universe was promoted to him by Gallardo, and there was no doubt that Gu Hang had a very close relationship with Gallardo. So of course, the two of them can be considered a 'family'.
During the Iron Armor War, Dongfangzhouyu provided a lot of help. Among the armies on the southern front, the Alliance itself is of course the main force. But in fact, in addition to the alliance, the Eastern Space Region also sent at least 300 ships and more than 50 million ground troops to participate in the war.
Although most of these ships are just transport ships; among the remaining battleships, there is not a single giant ship above the level of battle cruiser, and the highest is only a cruiser.
Those armies are all Astra Militarum, but after more than ten years of fighting in the entire universe, a total of only 50 million troops have participated in the war, which is not really an effort.
On the other hand, there was indeed a lot of supplies shipped over. Various types of war materials have been transported to the seven star regions in the Eastern Space Region, totaling over one trillion tax coins.
And these things were all thanks to Zuo Zhaofeng's support.
Otherwise, in the early days of the Iron Armor War, the battlefields were mainly concentrated in the complex areas of the Spider Web Universe, and the Eastern Universe did not suffer direct military threats like the Star Swallowing Universe. Even if it suffers disaster, there are still two star regions controlled by the alliance, Longying and Menghe, in the north, which cannot threaten many star regions in the south. Many local princes indeed did not have enough motivation to assist in the war.
Only politicians like Zuo Zhaofeng, for the sake of the future of their own faction, reluctantly invested heavily in Gallardo after having personal interactions with him.
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Of course, Zuo Zhaofeng also benefited from this. When the Eastern Space Territory sends troops and supplies, the central empire also needs to compensate them. The total total is probably several trillion. After all, the battle was won, everyone got a share, and each family contributed their efforts, so they made a bit of money inside and out. What's more, fighting for the country will also reap political benefits. The generals who participated in the war, with their military ranks and status in the star domain or space domain government rising, could suppress those local forces that had no or little contribution, and then reap some local benefits.
With everyone benefiting, their favorability towards the alliance will naturally be higher: they led us to victory! You haven't paid much yet, so there's nothing to be unhappy about.
Zuo Zhaofeng himself served as the arbitrator in distributing the benefits handed down by the empire, and further consolidated his position.
At the same time, he also received some promises.
The victory of the Iron Armor War has a little to do with him, but not much. He cannot be like Gu Hang, who can gain supreme glory with the victory of this war; he can only share a little profit, which is not enough for him in the Eastern Universe. In the position of domain chairman, move up a level.
However, Gallardo also said that if he works hard for a few more years, works well, and makes some achievements, there will be a place for him on Holy Terra.
It’s not impossible for the Chairman of Zhouyu to go directly to the high lord. After all, wouldn’t Gu Hang have a way? However, in general, the gap between the two is still huge. What Zuo Zhaofeng wanted was just the position of deputy prime minister.
He still has a good chance.
Where does this opportunity lie? Of course, the economic and security situation of the Eastern Universe must be improved.
And these are indispensable for contact with the alliance.
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